TADHG Purcell reckons the new look Darlington side can lift the spirits of the supporters in the remaining games of the season.

The 24-year-old Irish forward has made an instant impact in English football with two goals in his first three games.

He struck on his debut in the win at Rotherham, then put Quakers ahead against Northampton at The Arena on Tuesday only for the side to lose 2-1.

Purcell said: “If I was a fan watching that, I would be happy. We showed grit, determination and a will to win.

“We didn’t have much luck but, if we keep on playing like that, we will make our own luck.

Purcell, who can play as a striker or on either flank, stormed in at the far post to score, them almost salvaged a point with a blistering shot in the dying minutes, Cobblers’ keeper Chris Dunn making a full length save.

“There will be ups and downs in the rest of the season, but we have shown that we are capable of winning games.

“In the three games since I arrived we had a bad first half against Crewe but, apart from that, have played well.”

Quakers are back in action on Saturday, when they visit third-from-bottom side Cheltenham Town.